Without exception

adverb

Used to say that a rule, statement, or situation always applies and no one is ever different or left out.

Everyone, without exception, must be given the vaccine.
Visual representation of "without exception" - Used to say that a rule, statement, or situation always applies and no one is ever different or left out

Often appears as...

  • apply without exception
  • rules apply without exception
adverb

In every case or on every occasion; no exceptions allowed or possible.

The law applies without exception to all citizens
Visual representation of "without exception" - In every case or on every occasion; no exceptions allowed or possible

Often appears as...

  • law applies without exception
  • rule enforced without exception

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Legal

adverb

Used to say that a rule, statement, or situation always applies and no one is ever different or left out.

Everyone, without exception, must be given the vaccine.
Visual representation of "without exception" - Used to say that a rule, statement, or situation always applies and no one is ever different or left out

Often appears as...

  • apply without exception
  • rules apply without exception
adverb

In every case or on every occasion; no exceptions allowed or possible.

The law applies without exception to all citizens
Visual representation of "without exception" - In every case or on every occasion; no exceptions allowed or possible

Often appears as...

  • law applies without exception
  • rule enforced without exception

Usage tips

Formal

Legal

Definition 1 of 2
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Absolute certainty

Indicates that the rule or situation is always true and allows no exceptions.

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Safety protocols must be followed without exception.
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Inclusivity

Highlights the idea that every single person or item is included.

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The offer is available to all customers without exception.
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Emphasizing importance

Used to stress the importance of following a rule or instruction.

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Attendance at these meetings is required without exception.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Absolute certainty

Indicates that the rule or situation is always true and allows no exceptions.

Illustration for Absolute certainty
Safety protocols must be followed without exception.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Inclusivity

Highlights the idea that every single person or item is included.

Illustration for Inclusivity
The offer is available to all customers without exception.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emphasizing importance

Used to stress the importance of following a rule or instruction.

Illustration for Emphasizing importance
Attendance at these meetings is required without exception.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Absolute certainty

Indicates that the rule or situation is always true and allows no exceptions.

Illustration for Absolute certainty
Safety protocols must be followed without exception.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Inclusivity

Highlights the idea that every single person or item is included.

Illustration for Inclusivity
The offer is available to all customers without exception.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emphasizing importance

Used to stress the importance of following a rule or instruction.

Illustration for Emphasizing importance
Attendance at these meetings is required without exception.
Visual representation of the word "Without exception"

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